MARINARA TURKEY MEATBALLS

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Frozen spinach and a jar of spaghetti sauce speed up the prep time for these tender, nutritious turkey meatballs from our Test Kitchen. Freeze leftovers for another busy night.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
1 jar (24 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
9 ounces uncooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, nutmeg, allspice and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well., Shape into 24 meatballs. Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 8 minutes. Turn; broil 3-5 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink., Transfer meatballs to a Dutch oven; add spaghetti sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Serve with meatballs and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 812mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Mohammed Josihm
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These meatballs are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it.


Nambassa Harriet
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I'm not much of a cook, but these meatballs were easy to make and turned out great.


Jokhamaya Thapa
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I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit.


Aghogho Obrirhe
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These meatballs are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Jishan Jishan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs fell apart.


Hamed 001
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These meatballs are a great freezer meal. I make a big batch and then freeze them for later.


Bipana Kuna
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I would have liked the meatballs to be more flavorful.


Hania Gull
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The meatballs were a bit bland, but the marinara sauce was delicious.


Saddique Raza
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I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit.


M ali Jouny
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These meatballs are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Ahmed BASSYOUNI
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs fell apart.


Juandre Nobrega
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These meatballs are a great freezer meal. I make a big batch and then freeze them for later.


sani sumon
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I would have liked the meatballs to be more flavorful.


Md Afridi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly.


Atieno Kizito
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the marinara sauce was delicious.


Polash Roy
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover turkey.


mahmoud othman
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I'm not a big fan of turkey meatballs, but these were surprisingly good. I'd definitely make them again.


sara aldossary
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.


Pinky Swaby
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I love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and spinach to these meatballs. It gives them a unique and flavorful taste.


Gomotsegang Loate
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These turkey meatballs are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef meatballs. They're packed with flavor and perfect for a weeknight meal.


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